Lifestyles

Colton Ballet’s ‘Let the Light Pour In’ will debut March 13-14

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Colton Ballet’s ‘Let the Light Pour In’ will debut March 13-14

“Let the Light Pour In” will be at the Imperial Theatre March 13-14.

Aiken Atomic Pinball League Tournament offers radioactive fun starting March 4

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 01 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Aiken Atomic Pinball League Tournament offers radioactive fun starting March 4

The Aiken Atomic Pinball League tournament starts this Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Radioactive Pinball Arcade in downtown Aiken.

Filmmaker showcase set for March 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Filmmaker showcase set for March 7

A filmmakers’ showcase will bring together the creative forces behind the camera to give people a glimpse into the art form.

A night of ‘soulful fun and vintage glamour’ comes to Augusta March 4

By Staff Report · 25 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on A night of ‘soulful fun and vintage glamour’ comes to Augusta March 4

New York City-based Jazzy R&B duo Elasea Douglas and Sadiki Pierre, also known as Acute Inflections, will bring a night of music and comedy to Augusta March 4.

Melodies & Masterpieces on Feb. 28 raises money for North Augusta Forward

By Staff Report · 25 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Melodies & Masterpieces on Feb. 28 raises money for North Augusta Forward

Food, music and art are part of Saturday’s Melodies & Masterpieces

Jewish food with a Southern flair highlights Feb. 22 program

By Staff Report · 21 Feb 2026 · 1

On Feb. 22, the Augusta Jewish Museum will present Rachel Gordin Barnett and Lyssa Kligman Harvey, the authors of “Kugels & Collard”. They will lead a discussion exploring how recipes, photographs and personal memories reveal generations of tradition, identity and cultural exchange at the Southern Jewish table.

Georgia could get new official state flower

By Nick Lovett · 20 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Georgia could get new official state flower

A proposal at the Georgia Capitol would replace Georgia’s official state flower, the Cherokee rose (Rosa laevigata), with the sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) and permanently designate April as Georgia Native Plant Month.

Singer embarks on new direction with Feb. 28 concert

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Singer embarks on new direction with Feb. 28 concert

On Feb. 28, Jamal Moore will be back home to celebrate new beginnings as he performs his first solo concert in the Augusta area in eight years. “Full Circle: A Homecoming Celebration” will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Hardin Auditorium.

Faith Column: What are you giving up for Lent?

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 17 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Faith Column: What are you giving up for Lent?

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18. The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor shares her thoughts on what she’s giving up this year.

Sacred Heart plays vital role in movie filmed in Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Feb 2026 · 1

Sacred Heart Cultural Center plays a huge role in a new feature film.

Column: What Did You Expect to See?

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 12 Feb 2026 · 1

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor reflects on the monks’ Walk for Peace and seeing them on Jan. 7 as they passed through Edgefield County.

Filmed in Augusta, ‘The Observance’ prepares for Valentine weekend opening

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Filmed in Augusta, ‘The Observance’ prepares for Valentine weekend opening

Cast and crew of “The Observance” attended a Feb. 9 screening. The movie opens nationwide Friday.

Chesnutt to bring fan favorites to Miller Feb. 13

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Chesnutt to bring fan favorites to Miller Feb. 13

The Mark Chesnutt concert has been cancelled due to unforeseen vocal issues, according to an email from the Miller Theater. All tickets will be refunded.

Aiken teens bring story of Anne Frank to stage

By Staff Report · 06 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Aiken teens bring story of Anne Frank to stage

The Aiken Community Theatre Youth Wing will bring “The Diary of Anne Frank” to the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts Feb. 13-15 and 20-21.